Rubbish fire caused 100ha Waipoua River blaze
Thursday 6 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand
An out-of-control rubbish fire caused a blaze that burned through 100 hectares of scrub and pine in Northland. The fire threatened over 20 homes in the Waipoua settlement, forcing residents to evacuate last week.
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